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| - I jumped on Yelp to look up the hours for Benvenuto's and was very surprised by the many bad reviews.
My wife and I regularly eat at Benvenuto's in Fitchburg because I find the food to be good, prices reasonable, and service perfectly fine. Benvenuto's doesn't try to be something it's not. I don't believe their goal is to be fine Italian dining, but rather a restaurant that has a variety of Italian meals, with a mix of American options for those looking for something different.
I've tried a variety of items at Benvenuto's, including Burgers (large and good), Angry Chicken Pasta (great), Pizza (very good), chicken parm (standard fare), etc...we also enjoy their fresh bread and olive oil which is served before your meal.
Service has always been perfectly fine. Glasses always full, food served quick, pleasant servers, etc. We've had one entree that wasn't what we expected. It was the bruschetta chicken and unfortunately it had way to much garlic. We told the server and they quickly brought out a new plate that tasted so much better.
Last night we went for New Year's Eve dinner. We have an 18 month old, so we're kind of limited on our options. This place is great as we can get in and out quickly. We had two great surprises. Monday night Kid's Eat Free. So our daughter's meal was free. Secondly, Monday and Tuesday are half-price bottles of wine...another win for us!
Anyway, don't go to Benvenuto's expecting fine Italian Dining. There are plenty of great places in Madison for that. Instead, go to Benvenuto's for good service, a variety of food, and reasonable prices.
Lastly, for a place that gets such bad reviews, I'm surprised by how busy this very large restaurant gets. Be prepared for a wait if you get there during prime time on a Friday or Saturday evening.
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